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US Weighs Options For Domestic And International Sourcing
The Pentagon is exploring options to license the production of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine, with a senior defense official stating that the effort is ongoing but the timeline for implementation remains uncertain. The initiative, announced by President Trump at the NATO summit, aims to enable Ukraine to build its own missiles, but the process of qualifying and certifying the indigenous supply chain is expected to be complex. The effort involves collaboration between the Army, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, and industry stakeholders, including Lockheed Martin, which manufactures the PAC-3 interceptor. According to Breaking Defense, the talks are still in early stages, with Lockheed and Raytheon officials noting that discussions are underway but a clear timeline has not been established.